School principal Thembeleni Mahlangu says the learners were chosen based on their academic performance, dedication and respect.
“Their core responsibility is to work hand in hand with educators.
“Their duties include helping in keeping the school surroundings clean, monitoring school furniture and keeping discipline during school devotion,” she says.
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Mahlangu says the young leaders are taught to be confident leaders and to show respect towards teachers.
“They also have to treat their peers fairly, to help one another to have courage to face challenges and to commit to excellence in everything they do.
“They are also expected to uphold the rules and values of the school,” she says.
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Mahlangu says that it is every teacher’s role to monitor the prefects’ behaviour in achieving the common goals and mission of the institution.
“This initiative will help groom the learners to become leaders,”she says.
